Story-Power

Stories are a powerful way to learn about ourselves and others. They come in all different forms, written, visual, musical, and personal. Lucinda and her guests discuss stories in all these forms.

Color and Art Empower Your Wellness 06/18/2025

Effects of the Truth Behind the Secrets 06/04/2025

Stories That Connect the Product to the Right Costumers 05/21/2025

How NOT to Make a Movie 05/07/2025

Make Bad Art 04/23/2025

Becoming a Digital Nomad 04/09/2025

Breaking Up Obsessive Thinking 03/26/2025

Breaking Up Obsessive Thinking Constance “Ahuva Batya” Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, the psychological impacts of climate change, and women’s mental health. She is the founder of and principal investigator for the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research. Dr. Scharff is a passionate advocate for decolonizing mental healthcare and incorporating indigenous practices and ontologies into healthcare services, as well as radical social transformation to lessen the impacts of climate change. Dr. Scharff is a recent recipient of St. Lawrence University's Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award, honoring her service to and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness, trauma, and addiction. She’s also a member of The Explorers Club, an homage to her efforts to improve mental health and wellbeing in communities worldwide. Her most recent research project, a year-long, seven nation exploration of “everyday bravery” is titled, "A Year of Living Bravely," and will be available as a book in 2026. : : : : Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation, Dr. Constance Scharff The Path to God’s Promise, Ahuva Batya Scharff Ending Addiction for Good, Dr. Constance Scharff The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk M.D. The Little Prince, Antoine De Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard (Translator) The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho Dante’s Inferno, Dante Alighieri, Gustave Doré (Illustrator), Henry Francis Cary (Translator) Medea, Euripides, Rex Warner (Translator) Hamlet, William Shakespeare Luke Skywalker, Star Wars Now, Voyager, (1942) Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper Meeting God at Midnight, Ahuva Batya Scharff The Red Tent, TV Mini-series (2014) The Matrix, (1999), Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving Margaret Atwood, Author, Maddaddam Trilogy In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Maté, MD Story-Power guest, Dave Dahl Ep. 1, (7/22/2020 Ep. 27 (7/21/2021) Heath Ledger, Actor /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/35827780

Advocating Children's Creativity 03/12/2025

Stories That Fill in the Gaps 02/26/2025

Stories That Fill in the Gaps This post was recorded in June 2024. Lindsay Law has produced scores of television plays, dozens of films, in addition to a pair of productions on Broadway. Many of these works have been nominated for Emmys, Tonys, and Oscars. He was the Executive Producer for the PBS drama series, AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE from 1981 to 1995. He was the President of Fox Searchlight Pictures from 1995 to 2000. He lives in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The Orphan From Shepherd’s Keep is his first novel. You can read more about him on his website—lindsaylaw.net. If you enjoyed this book and the time you spent with these characters, help spread the word on-line, at your local bookshop, and directly with your friends. The author would enjoy hearing about your experience while reading this book and invites you to ask any questions you may have about this story and his story. , , Lindsay Law Lindsay’s newest book: Without Him launches in December 2025. It traces the lives of two half-brothers— one a preacher and the other a star tennis player. PBS American Playhouse (1981 - 1995) “Classic Cinema with the Sage Sisters” on YouTube Fox Searchlight Pictures, Now Searchlight Pictures (Owned by Disney) American Playwrights, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow was Enough, Ntozake Shange PBS Masterpiece Theatre PBS American Masters Longtime Companion (1989) Craig Lucas, Screenwriter Paradise Lost, Clifford Odets Plays mentioned by William Shakespeare The Taming of the Shrew,Broadway Theatre Archive, (1975), The Taming of the Shrew, (1967) Measure for Measure, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Plays by Lanford Wilson, The Rimers of Eldridge, Fifth of July, The Mound Builders Movies produced by Lindsay Law, The Full Monty (1997), Boys Don’t Cry, (1999), Waking Ned Divine, (1998) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, (1999) Dune: Part Two, (2024) CBS News Sunday Morning (1979 - ) Amazon Publishing Smashwords e-book sales LinkedIn social media platform for business /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/35336370

From Third Culture Kid, to Panentheist, to Author, to Podcaster 02/12/2025

From Third Culture Kid, to Panentheist, to Author, to Podcaster MDIV graduate, I am a panentheist, but also author (my books were recently acquired by George R.R. Martin's bookstore in Santa Fe), Screenwriter, Producer & Podcaster. A believer in humanity, I use my words in diverse ways to encourage us to be better in this world, but am especially drawn to defending our shared environments. Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. They even have a Wiki entry for kids like me, "Third Culture Kids" and let me tell you, I fit it to a "T!" My childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and my education at the American School had me playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted? That other humans become enchanted? I am endlessly thrilled with meeting other people and getting to know who they are and what makes them tick. I find that developing relationships and building respectful community, as well as joy-filled community is essential to my being happy. I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now. I am a panentheist, who believes that Spirit or Energy or God/Goddess exists in all I can see and not see, and that magic and miracles are real and potent. This is the gist of my podcast, Byte Sized Blessings, where I interview people of all kinds asking them about powerful moments in their lives, ones that changed them forever. I walked the Camino in 2013 and that is a story in itself...I believe in adventure, in joy, in feeding my heart with belief in other people and that eventually we will create the communities and spaces that will heal and include everyone. (at least everyone that wants to be included, because, boundaries!) , , , , Kirsten’s books: A Tail of Two Rabbits, The Nuts Guts, Boom Chicka Meow Meow. Go to her website to find out how to purchase these books. /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/35225530

Lessons from Going the Wrong Way! 01/29/2025

How to Succeed in Life if Not in Hollywood 01/15/2025

How to Succeed in Life if Not in Hollywood David Hern was born in New York City on June 20, 1958. An actor virtually since birth, David first appeared onstage at age 5 as the ringmaster of a Kindergarten Circus. He studied theatre, rehearsed, and appeared in plays all through high school and college, followed by numerous community and professional stage productions in Northern California. Fresh out of high school, he won a full scholarship to attend San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre’s training program where he was fortunate enough to study under Vincent Price and Peter Donat. In the early 1980s he moved to Hollywood where he appeared on the late-night spook show Freddy’s Nightmares, and continued his scene work under the tutelage of character actors Bruce Glover and Allen Garfield. Relocating back to Northern California a decade later, he appeared in the films Bee Season, Twisted, and Paradise Club, as well as in stage productions at Center Repertory and Playhouse West. He was also cast as the host of Rider McDowell’s Nighty Night San Francisco, a send-up of late-night talk shows featured on Evening Magazine with former child star Johnny Whitaker. As a writer, David’s play What Loving People Do was performed as a staged reading at Playhouse West in 2008. Another, In the Birdcage, at both the Nosotros Playhouse in Los Angeles (1987) and the San Francisco Playwrights Center (1992). David’s late father, Bernie Hern was also an actor and stand-up comedian, appearing on the Robert Q. Lewis radio show in 1950. He is also known for his appearance in the classic Rob Reiner film, When Harry met Sally, as well as in his recurring TV role as Judge Sidney Schroeder on Steven Bochco’s L. A. Law in the 1980s. David is now an author with the release of How Not to Make it in Hollywood—a twisted comic memoir of his decade there. Ivan Bodley Story-Power Ep. 35 November 20, 2021, Am I Famous Yet? Lisa Jensen Story-Power Ep. 85 October 11, 2023, Her book, Cedar Ridge as Maris Parker Dave Dahl, Story-Power Eps. 1 July 22, 2020 and 27 July 21, 2021 Thirsty Kyra Sedgwick, Still in production Trauma, TV series (2009- 10) Sugar TV series on Apple TV, (2024- ) Prolific Writers Life, Story-Power Eps. 51 June 22, 2022 and 97, March 27, 2024 with Lorraine Haataia, CEO American Fiction (2003) Jeffrey Wright The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) Dan Stevens The Holdovers (2023) Paul Giamatti Mr. Harvey Lights a Candle TV Movie (2005) Timothy Spall David Mamet, Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, Love’s Labor’s Lost, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Taming of the Shrew Our Town, Thornton Wilder Mel Brooks, Director, Actor George Clooney, Director, Actor Paradise Club (2016) Stargate (1994) James Spader The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Gene Hackman Stone Cold Sarah Humphreys, Story-Power Ep. 64, December 21, 2022 Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal view of Hollywood, William Goldman Cinema Therapy, on YouTube with Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright Ted Lasso, TV Series on Apple TV, (2020 - ) /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/34842010

Literacy, Letters, & Legacy 01/01/2025

Literacy, Letters, & Legacy Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renaissance Man in an age that lauds the specialist, The Huffington Post says Papritz "intrigues and enlightens, charms and catalyzes change for every reader." As part of his many innovative and adventurous first-ever book signings, Carew truly lives his book’s central message to “live life to the fullest” while signing books on top of volcanoes and horses. These events and other YouTube videos, such as the “I Love to Read” series and his annual literacy-driven charity event, “The Great Book Balloon Launch,” inspire kids and adults to rediscover the joy of reading! Proceeds of the summer’s sales of The Legacy Letters went to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Proceeds from his recent “First-Ever Book Signing while Stomping Grapes” went to the Seattle Children’s Hospital. Other charities include Reading is Fundamental and the Military Mama’s Network. , Carew Papritz Smashwords online ebook store Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau The Holdovers, (2023) The Sopranos, (1999 - 2007) All the Star Trek series Ted Lasso, (2020 - ) (on Kelly Clarkson Show) Project Gratitude on YouTube William Shakespeare Frankenstein, Mary Shelley Ernest Hemingway, Author The Crucible, Arthur Miller, playwright Hamilton, (Aug. 6, 2015 - Present) Lin Manuel Miranda Steve Jobs, Co-creator of Apple Computer The Grove, earth friendly home products Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesen, Sierra Vista Public Library, Arizona Vietnam Memorial, Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. Stone Cold, Sarah Humphrys The Bible /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/34437350

Basketful of Movie Suggestions and an Announcement 12/18/2024

When Life Takes an Abrupt Turn 12/04/2024

When Life Takes an Abrupt Turn Ray Hartjen is a writer and musician who lives in Pleasanton, California, where he and his wife, Lori, raised their adult children, Olivia and Raymond. In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. One constant throughout his career path, however, has been storytelling. In the past, Ray has been a frequent source for quotes from the national media on both the consumer electronics and retail industries. Additionally, as a contributor to a number of online outlets and platforms, including his rayhartjen.com site, he has spun his fair share of yarn on topics as far ranging as sports — primarily football, hockey and auto racing — and business, particularly revenue team functions like sales and marketing. Ray’s previous work includes being the coauthor of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh, published in 2022 by Morgan James Publishing and available at all major booksellers. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March of 2019, Ray is a cancer fighter every day of the week that ends in a ‘y.’ And, with the soundtrack of life playing continuously in his head, Ray also performs and records with his two-piece acoustic band, the Chronic Padres. A native of Texas, Ray holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Washington. As one always to welcome a chat with others, especially fellow cancer patients, please feel free to connect with Ray at www.rayhartjen.com, on Twitter @RayHartjen, via email at [email protected], or via voice or text at (925) 895-5441. , , , , , I Tom O’Lenic and Ray Hartjen Ray Hartjen The Indy 500: 30 Days in May Hal Higdon Scholastic Publishers Cinema Therapy with Alan Seawright and Jonathan Decker on YouTube Ted Lasso TV series seasons 1 - 3 (2020 - 2023) on Apple+ Franklin Covey Leadership Organization The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: 30 Anniversary Edition Stephen R. Covey /episode/index/show/12b8c4bf-ad66-4cd2-b532-cb411a4835d2/id/33618397